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Robert K. Janson

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
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CRD#: 1743875
RJ

Professional summary


Robert Kenneth Janson, AIF®, CIMA®, who also goes by Bob Janson, Robert Janson, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Deerfield, Illinois.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Janson | Robert Janson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)Alera Investment Advisors;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;RIA;advisor;1/2018;40 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;providing investment advisory services to clients,including financial planning and retirement planning services 2)GCG Financial;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;dba;advisor;40 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;advisor 3)Janson Holdings;not investment related;873 Yale Lane;jewelry sale and design business;co-owner with wife;1/2017;1 hr/month;0 hrs during trading;loading and unloading car for trunk sales on weekends 4)Alera Group;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;corporation and parent company for the Alera affiliates;senior vice president,wealth services-senior portfolio manager;1/1/2017;160 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;financial professional for Alera Group,which operates under dba names Alera Group Wealth Services and Alera Group Retirement Plan Services 5)JANSON HOLDINGS POSITION: partner NATURE: My wife's interior/exterior design business INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 495 Ryan Place, LAKE FOREST IL 60045, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist my wife with transportation and accounting duties.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

January 3, 2018 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
RIA
CRD#: 287906
Deerfield, IL
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Deerfield, IL
Past

January 2, 2018 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Deerfield, IL
Past

May 11, 2001 - December 31, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL
Past

January 31, 1997 - December 31, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL
Past

January 20, 1994 - October 9, 1996

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 30, 1989 - May 29, 1992

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 2, 1988 - October 12, 1988

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Past

September 2, 1988 - October 13, 1988

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Past

March 25, 1988 - July 5, 1988

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

January 19, 1988 - January 26, 1988

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AI
ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(8/23/2024)
RR
California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/23/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(1/3/2018)
RR
Illinois
(8/23/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/23/2024)
RR
New York
(8/23/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/20/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AI
ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 457-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,097
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,572,112,624

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906Deerfield, IL 60015-2567

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